PC707 Module 3 Jeopardy Questions and Answers

PC707 Module 3 Jeopardy Questions and Answers What is required for diagnosis of head lice? - Answer ️️ -Observation of one live louse Is a no-nit policy recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics? - Answer ️️ -No - nits may remain on the scalp for months after successful treatment What are the two MOA's involved in the treatment of lice? - Answer ️️ -Suffocation and Neurotoxicity What is the first line treatment for head lice? - Answer ️️ -Permethrin (but resistance can be significant in certain communities, so be prepared for 2nd line treatment) What is Lindane? - Answer ️️ -An old treatment for head lice that is still available but the FDA warns against its use due to neurotoxicity. Should topical steroids be used for infectious skin conditions? - Answer ️️ -No. Generally speaking, topical corticosteroids are contraindicated as monotherapy in primary bacterial infections, treatment of rosacea, or acne vulgaris. Treatment of infectious skin conditions may get worse with steroids or steroids will mask or change lesions making them difficult to diagnose. Steroids should be used for brief periods of time. Do you know the length of time for adults and children? - Answer ️️ -no more than 2 weeks for adults & 1 week for children What type of dermatological side effects can prolonged use of steroids cause? - Answer ️️ - These drugs can lead to skin thinning if used too long, at too high a potency, or under an occlusive dressing. They can also cause striae and telangiectasia. Which is more potent, ointments, creams, or lotions? - Answer ️️ -Ointments are more occlusive and therefore more potent. Creams are less occlusive and usually less potent. Lotions are usually the least potent. What medication vehicles are preferred for hairy areas? - Answer ️️ -Gels, aerosols, lotions and solutions are useful in hair-bearing areas. What increases penetration of a topical drug? - Answer ️️ -Occlusive dressings will increase penetration of the drug (diapers are included in this category)